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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
INCIDENTS.

Twenty three trotters were sold at
Millershurg for S6,4l0.
The lawyers, of Owensboro, want a
Federal Court established there.
A company boring for natural gas
near Evansville, "struck oil" at depth
of 200 feet.
There il danger of the introduction of
pleuro-pneumonia in Kentucky by the
importation of cattle from Chicago.
Henderson county furnishes another
tragedy. Chas. Morrison, colored,
shot J. Il. Davis, who in turn thrust u
knife into Morrison's abdomen, cutting
cash from the navel to the breast
bone. 1t is thought that Morrison will
die and Davis will recover.
DIR. Lilies, who rests under the suspi-
ciou of having abducted children from
Logan county, for the purpose of taxi
ing them to Indiana, recently stole
mule and spring wagon from Ben Her
ring, colored, near Hopkinsville, under
pretense of hiring the turnout.
Representatives LaffoOn and Robert
son are reported to have invested in
Florida town lots to the extent of 1925
each. They purchased from Gen."Cer-
70 Gordo" Williams, and. with that in
difference that characterizes both Of
them where nIoneyed transactions are
concerned, neglected to learn from the
seller in which of the numerous Florida
towns the lots are situated. At last ac-
counts they were in hot pursuit of Geu.
Williams with view to locating their
valuable real estate
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
Appropriation for the Purchase Of the
Green and Barren River Franchise.
q. w. BEARD.
J. II. LENNIN.
y. MCC. MERCER.
fCourier-J Journal,


Senator Voorhees, and Represen-
tative Kleiner. OF Indiana, Senator
Beck and Polk Laffoon, this morning
obtained from the Senate Finance
Committee unanimous report in IA
vor of the purchase Of the Green aud
Barren river Navigation Company's
franchise for Sl50,OO0. The appropria-
ton for the purchase will be put in the
River and Habor Bill by the Senate,
and a committee of conference on this
and other amendments will be asked.
There Is no doubt that II will become a
law. This action is especially i'm
portant to Evansville, as il gets the
great bulk of the commerce of these
two rivers. Judge Halsell, in speaking
of the Green and Barren River Navi-
CATION Company, said it was the most
complete monopoly ever in Kentucky,
aud the action Of the Senate commit
tee will be unanimously approved by
the people of Kentucky and Southern
indiana. Senator Voorhees,, referring
to the matter, said: "Gil Shankliu will
be glad to learn that myself and Mr.
Kleiner have been cooperating with
each other to advance the commercial
interests Of this city.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

consideration, points which we sup.
pose the railroad company knows
nothing about. Beda, five miles
north, and in the direction of Ovens
boro, does more than $1,000 worth
of travel and hauling per annum
which never reaches the n. n. d
VI. V. X. Il. Buford, five miles
further on, and in the same direc-
ton, sends To Greensboro, and to
Riley's Station on the o. d y. Il.
r., not less than 81 800 worth of
business. Sulphur Springs is reason-
ably estimated as doing 81 900 worth
of hauling and travel to Greensboro.
The country subject to these several
towns is put at very low estimate
of $1,000 per annum which never
seeks the railroad as an outlet.
This business is actual, and present,
and Il total loss. 1t amounts in
round numbers to not less than Slj,-
600. This does not contemplate one
dollar of ReW business, we are con-
iining our researches to the amount
done, and which the railroad never
gets.
From the foregoing facts we are
forced to the conclusion, that the
railroad company has no conception
whatever, of the large amount of
money it is daily losing, or of the
business which for want of an outlet.
is diverted to other points, and which
at comparatively small cost could
be secured. 1t has been intimated
on several occasions. that the COM
pany would build the road if it
could be assured of four per cent. on
the capital invested. Assuming that
the building of the road and its
equipment would cost $50, 900, the
actual receipts of Mr.. King alone for
freight and travel between Hartford
and Beaver Dam would pay more
if Mr. Naught's receipts were added
it would exceed eight per cent. But
if Mr.. 5. p. Taylor's receipts, togeth-
err with the transient freight and
travel were added, there would be an
amount of money realized yearly
equivalent to six per cent. on $780,
600, or three times the highest esti-
mated cost of building and equip
ping. The natural increase in bust
ness, would, without the least exag-
geration, yield yearly revenue
equal to six per cent. on $500, ZOO at
the very least, and it is within the
bounds of reason to say it would en-
coed this sum.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

The enterprising town Of Prince
ton, by an almost unanimous vote,
subscribed $4,000 to the Ohio Val
ley railroad, with the understanding
that the road would intersect the y.
\. IL NJ. V. at that point. The time
was, and not long ago, when rail-
roads followed the towns but now
the opposite is almost as equally true,
and the town or city that would en-
JOY the many advantages derived
from a railroad. must make some eff
fort on its own part to secure the
same. More and more do all things
approach Il money basis no invest
ment is made by capitalists that is
thought to be unremuneratIve still
there are millions of dollars ready to
be used in the construction of new
railroads, provided the investment
can be made to pay. New roads are
constantly being built, and the stir
ring, wide-awake business town gets
the advantage therefrom.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
HARTFORD CAN SUPPORT A RAIL
ROAD

The ability of Hartford to sup
port railroad three and one-hali
miles long, being called in question,
We propose to submit such figures
and facts a. shall forever remove any
doubts on the question. The HER
AID has repeatedly maintained that
Hartford, in travel, and all branche.
Of trade, doe, more business than
anv other town in the State, labor.
ing under equal, or even fewer dis
advantages.
As proof that our town has done,
and is doing Il good business, and is
capable of doing a great deal more,
we refer to the books of Mr.. w. T.
King for 1856, they sum up thus;
Passengers, 10000 80 cts. each..."Sl 500
Freight and Express. ......,. 1000
We have not seen the books of
Mr.. J, :. Naught, but presume that
his receipts are as large, perhaps
larger than those of Mr.. King.
This would give the sum Of So, 200
by these two gentlemen. Mr.. :. p.
Taylor, of Beaver Dam, is believed
to have done 81 300 worth of haul
ing in the same time, and estimating
the transient hauling at 81 300 more,
the very handsome little sum of &c.
600 per annum is handled for freight
and travel between Hartford and
Beaver Dam. 1t must be borne in
mind that not one cent of this
sum, either directly or indirectly,
goes into the hands Of the railroad
company. 1t is the actual cost of
trade and travel between Hartford
and the railroad, and will continue
to be a total loss to the road 50 long
As there Is no connection between
the points.
$4,000 will build and equip the
road-this is the highest estimate
ever made. 1t is thought by many
well informed railroad men that it
could be done tor $40, 900, in either
case the business transacted by pri-
vatc parties, the profits of which do
not accrue to the railroad, yields Il
rate per cent, which to far.seeing
business man would be sufficient in
ducement 10 engage in similar en-
terprise, and we believe that, if the
matter is properly presented to the
railroad authorities, they have too
much business experience, to refuse
to avail themselves of what would
prove the best feeder 10 the main
road in the State.
There are other points worthy Of
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
FALLING INTO LINE.

Gov. Taylor, of Tennessee, in his
late message to the General Assem-
bly,, recommended Federal aid for
common sch DOL purposes. During
the canvass for the Governorship he
strongly opposed the measure. As a
candidate he was mere partisan
and politician; and, as is usual with
such persons, entirely ignorant of
the necessities of the people. As
the Executive Of a great Commons
wealth, and having learned the real
condition of the masses, the ignO-
rance and prejudice of the partisan,
and the dishonesty of the politician,
give place to the enlightenment
of the statesman, and the honesty
and liberality of the patriot.
The Legislature of Alabama, by
an overwhelming majority, by reso-
luton, instructs the Senators and
Representatives of that State to sup
port the measure in Congress.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
Everybody Wants Him.

An effort Is being made TO "raise
SamHill," in Ohio county and defeat
your Uncle Joseph Read for the Lieut..
Governorship. Samuel, come forth. -
R,ducah .Ndndmd 1t seems as if ev-
erybody in the state wants Sam r. Hill
for Lieutenant Governor. We have
hunted faithfully, but have not found
IA single man who will not support
Capt. Hill Hawsville Plaindealer.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
HARTFORDs QUEEN OF SONG

Miss Mamma Alexander, OF Hartford, KY,
has composed a piece of music entitled,
"Lotta's Gallop," which promises TO he the
most popular music of the day. What Miss
Mamma doesn't know about vocal and in
strumental music would scarcely pay any
one else to learn.-lIawesvilleP laindealer.
We heartily indorse what our
neighbor says about our talented
young townswOman. Miss Alex
ander possesses unquestioned genius
rs musician, and were she to direct
her sole attention to musical comp0-
sition, would undoubtedly achieve
fortune and fame.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

THE prospect of n road being built
within four miles of Fordsville.
should arouse the people of that en-
terprising village to the exercise of
such efforts as will bring the road to
that place. They can well afford to
offer some inducements to secure the
road one-half the wealth of the
place would not be too much; for if
station is established on the road
within four or five miles of Fords-
vile, it will absorb it in very short
time. Should the proposed route be
built, and Fordsville be cut off, it
will have a slight taste of Hartfords
experience. But for the courthouse,
the county seat would have been re-
moved bodily to Beaver Dam long
ago. Hartford's experience should
be profitable lesson to all other
towns--a warning of the danger of
going fast asleep on vital interests.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
Waller Letter.

Feb. 10th, 1851. Mr.. j. L.. Hoover
celebrated his 2lst birth day the sec
ond day of this month, by giving his
many friends an entertainment at
night. The program consisted of sing
ing, breaking candy and merry making
generally, which was grand sue
cess, despite the inclemency of the
weather. And just here Mr.. Editors,
allow me to return my sincere thanks
to Mr.. Hoover and other members of
the family, for kind favors received on
that and other occasions.
Rev. b. +. Jenkins held a few days
meeting at Bells Run church two
weeks ago, which resulted in > CONVEX
sions aud 1 additions to the church
On account of the very unfavorab!e
weather, the meeting closed.
Miss Laura Browns school closed
the 18th inst, Saturday The exercises
consisted of declarations, recitations,
essays, dialogues, &c, which were very
entertaining and instructive. The pu-
pills all acquitted themselves with
much credit, showing they had been
well trained 10y skillful teacher. BY
request of the teacher, your scribbler
addressed the school aud patrons for a
short time on their respective duties.
BoRN.-To the wife of :. +. Hoover
Feb. eth fine boy.
A little girl of VIM. Mans turned n
tea kettle of boiling water over on her
self, and was badly burned on the face
and shoulders. Her little bother was
also burned Oh the foot. We are glad
to note they are recovering.
The young folks had hop at r. A..
Stewards last Friday night, the first
one of the year in this vicinity.
J. A. Stewart had fine shoat to go
mad last week, and died last Sunday.
1t had been bitten by dog Il days
previous to that time.
The singing at Mr.. Thos. Newcomb's
last Sunday night, was a grand success,
and will be long remembered 10y all
who were present. Mr.. and Mrs.
Newc0mb know just how to make one
feel al home when at their house.
Isaac Sharp who for some days has
been quite sick from typhoid malarial
fever il somewhat improved.
Some of the farmers who sold their
tobacco at Owensboro, are being dock
ed very heavily; some are being cut
half.
Miss Annie l.. Mills, We ARE informed,
has secured spring school at WASH
ington school house. Miss Annie has
never taught, but knowing as we do,
that she is lady of rare talent, and
culture for one 20 young, we feel safe
to say that she will teach good
school, one which will prove salts
factory to the patrons.
DR.. G. w. Chapman celebrated his
Goth birth day last Wednesday by in
viting Uncle Jim Stewart and his wife,
and Uncle Moses Chapman and his wife,
to dine with him. OF the six old peo-
pie, the youngest was "a, and the Oldest
70. All of them hale and hearty; who
can beat that?
Rev. Moses Chapman aud wife, Of
Bells Run, visited the families of DIR.
Chapman and b. F. Bartlett, last week
returning home Sunday.
Dr. Chapman sold Mr.. John p. Fos-
ter to-day fine sheep for SIS. Mr.. Fos-
was out looking for fat cattle, saw
the sheep and liked them so we'll he
bought them. fILoM.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
Cash cheerfully re-
funded in every in.
stance when dissat-
isfactiOn is found in
quality of groceries at
the Red Front Gro.
Gerry.
For Sale.

desire to and will sell on fair terms
eight acres, of good ground near South
Carrollton on which is good two
story dwelling, good orchard, etc.,
also "a twO-story store house on Main
street, in South Carrollton. For terms
aud prices, apply to the undersigned, or
II. w. Batsel, railroad agent at South
CarrOlltOn, Ky. ;. J. RHoADS,
~ II Metropolis, I'll.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
A Striking Comparison.

AS soon as the Prohibitionists are sue
cessful they are ipsO .fdctO adjourned
sine die. There is then nothing left for
them to do hut peg out. What is the
Use then of selecting a State ticket on
au idea that has about as much need
for state officers as the South Sea
Islanders have for toboggan slide.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
Estray Notice.

Taken up as "a stray by John X. Ashby
living near Walton's creek church. 7
miles west of Hartford, one three.year-
old steer. Said steer IL marked with "A
crop and under bit in the right ear, and
swallow fork la the left, in color white.
before me 10y G.. X. Reneer
at SO. Witness my hand this 18th
day of January 1887.
w. !. ROWE, J. p. o. &.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
The Truth Will Out.

s'F'''''fbOF'I
A scientific exchange discusses the
query; "Does high forehead necessa-
rily indicate mental superiority" The
indicative power of II lofty front depends
upon the length Of time the subject
has been in the matrimonial state.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
Iron Manufactures Take Notice

have 800 acres OF lard for sale sta
ated p miles from the o. x y. Rail-
road, underlying. which is strata of
iron ore of the best quality also n splen-
did vein Of coal. Ii has been inspected
by the State Geologist. For further in
formation call on j. NJ. HOPE.
80 If Dunmor, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
Wants the Facts Known.

Mr.. Editor: | and my neighbors have
been led 90 many times into huying
different things tor the liver, kidneys
and blood, that have done us more
harm than good, feel 1t due your read
ers TO advise them when an honest and
good medicine like DIR. Harter's Iron
Tonic can be had. Yours truly,
AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

TIE cloud over Muhlenberg coun-
ty is still dark. Judge Q. b. Cole
man has called for the resignation of
the members Of the funding board,
preparatory to appointing new ones.
The ease still pending in the L. :.
Court, comes up for decision to.mor-
row. The result of this case will de-
eide what is to be done. Considered
from any standpoint it is bad state
Of affairs. and we sincerely trust the
new funding board may be able to
affect II speedy and reasonable com.
promise with the bondholder..
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

FORTY kegs of gun powder were
found under the Capitol in Nashville
on the 18th. The learned law maxi
ers quit cursing the Gov. and got out
in Il hurry.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

The Enterprise of Lebanon, Ky"
i. new candidate for public favors.
It is neat, newsy, and ably edited
Democratic weekly. We welcome
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
A Poor Boy in a Strange Land.

Had he been an ordinary man, the
one Democratic clerk Of the Cabinet
would have resigned long ago from
sheer loneliness.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

The Republicans of Butler county
have complimented MIR. L. {. Hub
bard, of Hartford, by instructing for
him for Lieutenant Governor.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

YoUNG f. ALLISON, the CoUrier-
Jownal, has been employed by the
real estate men of Louisville to pre-
pare series of articles for the press,
setting forth the many advantages
the city has as Il commercial center
and manufacturing point. This is a
move in the right direction, and one
from which the people of that city
will reap large rewards.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

TnE Presidents veto Of the Pau
per Pension Bill is eliciting praise
from thinking men in all parties.
Democrats and Republicans in the
Senate and House were too cowardly
TO say anything against it. 1t was
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

ROBERT Bonner is fond of horse
flesh. He has Just refused 500, 900
for Maud :.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

Ir is said that American gold is
going to Canada to control the cleo
tions.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

\ NEW subscriber says he wants Il
chance in the Gift Distribution, and
would prefer that his prize he a
wife. II would afford US much pleas
ure to accommodate our bachelor
friend. but the home demand is too
great.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

The Great Eastern sold in Liver
pool. on the 18th, for $3.50, 600.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

Mr.. JAS. G. MooRMAN is Il Dem
ocratic candidate for the nomination
for the Legislature in Muhlenberg
county. Mr.. Norman is "a man
who, at all times, has been for the
best interest of his county, and
should he receive the nomination,
would be the next representative
from our sister county.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

GERMANY is for peace, so is
France, and both are sending troops
to the frontiers. Belgium is build
ing forts on the French borders,
Russia is getting ready to march into
Bulgaria, Austria is shaking her
auburn locks at her neighborS, John
Bull is taking his 'alf and 'alf, and
smilingly talks Of peace; but the
truth is, that Europe is one great
army, just waiting the order to
march
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT.

This column shall he permanently de-
voted TO the buying and selling of real es-
tate. Persons having farms or houses and
lots for sale, may write To us for terms, which
We VIII make easy and 10 the Interest of the
seller. We shall also insert farms for rent
or town houses and lots for rent
FOR SALE.
A very desirable small farm of Is
acres, situated about three aud a-half
miles from Hartford. There are TWEEN
ty-five acres under fence, with plenty
of timber to fence the whole of it.
There il also $3.50 barn on the prem
Uses; the barn IL six tiers high, enclosed
on three sides. Also n corn crib, 20
feet long by 81 feet wide, and good
two-story dwelling house. The build
ings are all new. Stock water In album
dance-a fine spring near the house.
This offers splendid opportunity to a
man of moderate means to secure II
comfortable home.
For particulars. address the HART
FORD HERALD, Hartford, Ky. 5-tf
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

The river editor, of the Courier
JoarnM wants to know, why, now
that Green river is likely to he free,
Louisville cauno; put Il boat in the
trade? Because. while Louisville is
blowing and casing about it, Evans
Vile will have three or four boats
in the river, and secure all the trade.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

THE recent action of the Rivers
and Harbors Committee in placing an
appropriation of Sl50,000 for the
purchase of the franchise of the
Green and Barren River Company,
if it becomes law. makes another
rift in the clouds over Hartford. 1t
is but question of time, and not a
very long time either, when we will
have the full benefit Of slack water
navigation from the mouth of Rough
to the Falls. Should we fail To get
Il railroad extension before that time,
there is no doubt but it will come then
without the asking. The railroad
company will realize the fact that it
has been missing rich plum for sew
eral years.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
New and Elegantly Furnished !!

DINING HALL OF TIE y. n. Also new Lunch stand
for special accommodation the travelling public
night Rates. W. II. SANDUS<Y, Manager.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23

the most stupendous fraud which
has been attempted on the Federal
Treasury since the close of the war.
No reasonable man North or South
opposes the granting of pensions to
the deserving. The opposition arises
from the unmitigated frauds which
have been practiced, and are now
being practiced on the people, and
President Cleveland is about the
only man in either party with back
bone enough to squelch it.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1887-02-23
For Lieutenant Governor,
SAM e. HILL.
or Ohio County.

.tBJrcer TO THE ACTION or THE DEMO
CRATIC PARTY.